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  1. Football
    The nation’s passion for football extends down to the beautiful English Riviera – with our very own Torquay United Football Club.
  2. Rugby
    Sport brings people together - whether watching, supporting or playing. So why not enjoy your sporting passion on the beautiful English Riviera?
  3. Golf
    There are some wonderfully appointed and highly welcoming golf clubs on Devon’s English Riviera. In Torquay and Brixham there are beautiful 18-hole parkland golf courses, both with stunning views of the coastline and the English Riviera’s warm climate allows you to play golf all year-round. You’ll also find some lovely pitch and putt courses and adventure golf courses for the whole family.
  4. Sea Swimming
    The English Riviera is protected by the hills of Dartmoor creating little wind and a mild microclimate.

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  1. Two stand up paddle boarders, hired from the Osborne Hotel

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    Address

    Osborne Hotel, Hesketh Crescent, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2LL

    Telephone

    01803 213311

    Torquay

    Dates

    🌊 Ready to try something new on the water?
    Stand Up Paddleboarding is now available at Hesketh Health Club!
    Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active, try something different with friends, or simply enjoy the beautiful waters of Meadfoot,…

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    Type:

    Paddleboarding

  2. Closeup of a hiker's feet in walking boots, on rocks on the South West Coast Path. English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    English Riviera, Devon, TQ2 5JG

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The English Riviera has 22 miles of coastline and a UNESCO Global Geopark, all of which can be discovered on the South West Coast Path, which runs along South Devon's beautiful bay between Maidencombe in the north and Sharkham Point in the south.

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    Waymarked Trail

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  3. A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
    Steam Train passing through Goodrington, Murder on the Riviera Express, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Paignton, Devon
    The Goliath vintage steam train engine with carriages travelling through the English Riviera Countryside. Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company.
    A man looks out of the cabin of a vintage locomotive. Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. English Riviera.
    A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
    Steam Train passing through Goodrington, Murder on the Riviera Express, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Paignton, Devon
    The Goliath vintage steam train engine with carriages travelling through the English Riviera Countryside. Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company.
    A man looks out of the cabin of a vintage locomotive. Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. English Riviera.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026

    Address

    Dartmouth Steam Railway, Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

    Telephone

    01803 555872

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026

    Treat someone (or even yourself) to an unforgettable experience - enjoying the amazing viewpoint of the open locomotive. You'll observe and understand what all the jobs involve and don't forget to bring your camera along to capture the moment you…

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    Type:

    Unique Experience

    Add Vintage Locomotive Footplate Experience - DSRRB to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  4. Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SH

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    If you're looking for a pleasant, idyllic spot for somewhere to relax then Watcombe is the beach for you.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  5. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    People getting splashed with waves whilst coasteering
    Someone jumping into the sea whilst coasteering
    A group of kayakers on a wild camping expedition
    Kayaking along the rocky coastline
    Kayaking through rock gulleys
    A group of kayakers
    Sea kayaking
    Stand up paddleboarding
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    People getting splashed with waves whilst coasteering
    Someone jumping into the sea whilst coasteering
    A group of kayakers on a wild camping expedition
    Kayaking along the rocky coastline
    Kayaking through rock gulleys
    A group of kayakers
    Sea kayaking
    Stand up paddleboarding

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Indicative Availability

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  6. Boat Trips from Torquay
    Boat Trips from Torquay
    Boat Trips from Torquay
    Boat Trips from Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find it all here.

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

  7. Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Torre Abbey Sands Beach is a beautiful, long sandy beach that runs along the seafront in Torquay. The main beach for Torquay, its popular with families, paddleboarders or sun seekers all year round.

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    Type:

    Beach

  8. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Devon Wide, EX4 8JN

    Telephone

    01392 201227

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Everything you need for a great day out in Devon is here at Devon’s Top Attractions, with over 40 top quality visitor attractions to choose from, all annually inspected and approved and all waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. Take a look at their…

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    Type:

    Sub-Attraction

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Add Devon's Top Attractions to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  9. hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
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